You are correct that NC does not require Notaries to keep a journal, yet, the Notary is responsible to account for their notarizations, go figure! This issue was brought up at the March 6 meeting and according to Pat Holloway (NC Secy of State's Office), NC will not require Notaries to keep a journal but the discussion at the water-cooler is that it would be a great idea to keep one. Though you can't require the borrower or signor to sign your journal you can still keep a very accurate account of that notarial event. Just sign your own name as the notary if the borrower or signer does not wish to.
Also, I agree with Dennis and Sylvia. The MOJO sold via this website is an excellent tool by which to keep track of notarial events and accounting. You may want to consider purchasing one. You can't be it. In NC, a notarial journal in the Office Supply stores run from $13.00 to $25.00 and still can't touch the MOJO! So, you should really consider it.
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